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How Dating Apps Make Money (And Why It Matters to You)

<h2>The Freemium Model</h2> <p>Most dating apps make money through premium subscriptions, in-app purchases (boosts, super likes), and advertising. Understanding this helps you see through design tricks.</p> <h2>The Attention Economy</h2> <p>Apps are incentivised to keep you using them — not to get you into a relationship. Features that increase engagement don't always increase match quality.</p> <h2>What This Means for You</h2> <p>Be strategic. Set time limits, don't buy boosts impulsively, and focus on apps whose business model aligns with your dating goals.</p>